Writing a resume can be one of the hardest parts of the job search process. You have roughly one page in which to market your skill set as it relates to the position to which you are applying. The Canadian Government has created an amazing resource site for those interested in putting their best foot forward on the career pathway. The resume gives potential employers an overview of your skills, work experience, and education.
Your cover letter is a formal introduction to a prospective employer. It is crafted based on the job posting and the skills you possess. You want to use the language found in the ad and web site to communicate to the employer. You want to "sound like you belong".
Service Canada has developed resources to assist you in the cover letter process. Click on the link to access this information
Writing a resume can be one of the hardest parts of the job search process. You have roughly one page in which to market your skill set as it relates to the position to which you are applying. The Canadian Government has created an amazing resource site for those interested in putting their best foot forward on the career pathway. The resume gives potential employers an overview of your skills, work experience, and education.
Service Canada:
http://www.youth.gc.ca/eng/topics/jobs/resume.shtmlTake this time to review all of the self assessments that have been completed in class ----what skills do you possess?
Click on text box for an overview of the cover letter and the exemplar
Your cover letter is a formal introduction to a prospective employer. It is crafted based on the job posting and the skills you possess. You want to use the language found in the ad and web site to communicate to the employer. You want to "sound like you belong".
Service Canada has developed resources to assist you in the cover letter process. Click on the link to access this information
http://www.youth.gc.ca/eng/topics/jobs/cover.shtml